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Not wanted: Bosnia tribunal did not seek ex-ISI chief’s ‘custody’
Tribunal says Karadzic asked General Nasir to be available for interview but withdrew the call.
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Hazara incident: Commission inspects crime scene
Committee is headed by Home Secretary Naseebullah Bazai.
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Drunk in Cantt: ‘Hooligan’ inspector suspended
The senior superintendent of police for operations suspended an inspector who was arrested for “hooliganism”.
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Salmaan Taseer case: No remorse as defence wraps up arguments
Qadri’s lawyers point to governor’s conduct as ‘justification’ for murder.
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Punjab police: Three senior officers transferred
Inspector General Javed Iqbal transferred three police officers.
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Militancy: Security forces kill top TTP commander
DPO says police opened fire when they came under attack from militants.
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‘No time and respect’: World Bank, IMF chiefs refuse to meet Pakistani delegation
‘Highly successful’ meetings were however held with lower management officials.
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Fighting militancy: 15 insurgents killed in Dir firefight
At least 13 militants slain in Orakzai air blitz.
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Floods 2011: ‘Crops, food, livestock completely destroyed’
UN rapid assessment shows most have lost their livelihoods; figures likely to grow.
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National security: President summons parliamentary session
Session convened at time when US is considering option of surgical strikes in N Waziristan against Haqqani network.
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Talking tough: ‘Pakistan not responsible for security of US forces’
PM Gilani condemns ‘propaganda blitz’ in policy statement; Kayani meets Centcom chief, Khar stays on the offensive.
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Going against the Palestinian cause would have serious consequences for France, says academic
The Arab Spring shows that people wish, want and demand democracy, French CG.
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Rare victory: Pakistan wins stay order against Indian dam
Court of Arbitration grants Islamabad’s request against the Kishanganga Dam.
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Industrial areas endure 8-hour power outages
Drop in gas supply curtails electricity production at KESC.
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National Twenty20: Cup Karachi braced for more crash and bang
Players vow thrilling show; organisers hope for huge turnout.
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Pakistan not complicit with Haqqani network: Gilani
Gilani called on the US to work with Pakistan to form a coherent policy over Afghanistan.
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Wedding bells for Atif Aslam?
Aslam has denied that he is involved with any one or has plans of marriage in the near future.
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What Pakistan should do
Economists see Pakistan surviving only as a part of the South Asian economy, growing along side India and China.
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If at first you don’t succeed, blame Haqqani
It is time to evolve a policy which best serves interests of Pakistan, this should not be done by the military only.
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Islamabad’s Anna Hazare
Pakistan’s Akhtar failed because his protest targeted the traditional elite and the corruption of the middle-class.
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Economic consequences of going it alone
Businessmen are prepared to withstand loss of US and IMF umbrella, though lack of government action disillusions them.
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Kashmir and Palestine have right to self-determination: Khar
Pakistan stands by Palestine's statehood bid, just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
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India tests nuclear-capable missile
Shourya missile has a range of 700 km and is capable of carrying a 1,000 kilogram warhead.
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Palestinian UN joy, but uncertainty lies ahead
The membership push prompted the peacemaking international Quartet to offer a new proposal for negotiations.
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Federal minister: Bhatti new adviser on national harmony
Dr Bhatti is the elder brother of Shahbaz Bhatti.
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Balochistan: Two more suspected of Congo virus
Two people were admitted to the isolation ward at the Fatima Jinnah Chest and General Hospital in Quetta.
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Mastung Attack: President asks for inquiry report
Interior Minister Rahman Malik called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilwal house in Karachi late on Friday night.
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Sialkot lynching case: Convicts file appeals in LHC
Men convicted by ATC Gujranwala file appeals against their sentences in Lahore High Court.
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Floods ravage lives, cotton crop in Sindh
Three killed, thousands effected by epidemics in flood-hit districts of Sindh.
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US CENTCOM chief in Pakistan, meets General Kayani
Officials discuss Haqqani network and cross-border raids from Afghanistan.
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Ten militants killed, two hideouts destroyed in Upper Orakzai
Security forces target hideouts through gunship helicopters in Mamoozai, Dabori, Ali Khel and Mala Khel area.
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‘Irrigation, drainage system Pak’s greatest challenge’
World Food Programme director visits Pakistan to see how UN can gear up to meet needs of millions of people affected.
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Govt approaches lenders amidst credibility crisis
Pakistan asks World Bank, ADB to carry out damage and need assessment.
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Scenting danger: Dogs of war
Currently 100 sniffer dogs are risking their lives daily to keep Islamabad safe.
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Dengue outbreak: Cases in Punjab reach 9,402
Virus claims eight more lives in Lahore; CM thanks Sri Lanka for assistance.
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Rs250m provided to Lahore as other districts look on
Released for payment to Lankan experts, procuring medicine, creating awareness.
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Shahbaz calls for society’s collective role to defeat virus
CM announces programme to educate school children, urges political parties and media to play a supportive role.
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Karachi violence: ‘Government should have briefed parliament’
PML-N president asks for executive to take stronger stance.
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UN Assembly: Abbas seeks Palestinian statehood
Mahmoud Abbas appeals for peace.
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Post-war Afghanistan: 'Pakistan helping promote Kabul’s foreign trade'
Finance minister attends a flurry of meetings in Washington.
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Flood relief for minorities: Zardari seeks report from Sindh over discrimination
President takes notice of media reports.
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Mastung attack: Journey to save child’s life cut horribly short
Victim was going to collect money for his son’s bone marrow transplant.
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In Cold Blood: Two policemen killed for revenge
The men attacked the police to avenge the death of Akhtiar Ali Khoso, a bandit, who was killed in an encounter in May.
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Flood Survival: Three more die of stomach infection
Three people have died of gastroenteritis in Ghotki in the last 24 hours bringing the toll to five in a couple of days
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Sharing the Experience: SIUT trains Sudanese doctors
SIUT has completed a specialised Nephrology training programme for six doctors from Sudan.
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Flight Risk: FIA nabs passengers with fake visas
FIA's Immigration cell off-loaded 3 passengers from a PIA flight and arrested them for having fake visas for Malaysia
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Insect Crazy: Wasp attacks in Thar
wasps, locally known as “Khaakhar.”
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Bollywood Legend: ‘Chul Bul Panday’ accused of robbery
officer is alleged to have snatched Rs185,000 from a man who had just stepped out of a bank with the cash.
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Placing names on ECL: SHC displeased with SBP’s ‘shortcut tactic’
Central bank does this to force people to meet demands.
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Saving cattle: Animals vaccinated by district government
district government launched an emergency vaccination campaign to protect the livestock against post-monsoon diseases

















































